
Repeat several times until you've got the movement smooth and well-rehearsed. One arm will guide your dog around the item to the left and the other arm will guide your dog around the item to your right. Next, hold your dog's favourite toy or treat in one hand and slowly start to move them in a figure of eight around the two items, swapping the reward into your other hand at the centre point.ģ. First, get two cardboard boxes and set them apart at a little distance.Ģ. This game is a simple way to introduce some fun into your pup's day. Creating a figure eight (how-to video above)ġ. 8 fun ways to keep your dog entertained using a cardboard box and toilet roll tubes Want to give them a go? Take a look at the games below.
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In celebration of National Pet Month (1st April to 10th May), the dog charity will be revealing a new how-to video over on their website every week, showing owners exactly how to make the game. From activities involving their favourite treats, to games using things you may have left over from online deliveries, there are many ways you can keep your dog active, without stepping outside your front door." "It's really easy for you keep your dog's brain busy from the comfort of your own home using simple household items. "We understand that owners may be looking for ways to keep their dogs occupied, especially when the current advice is to go outside just once a day for exercise with your four-legged friend," Jenna Kiddie, Head of Canine Behaviour at Dogs Trust explains.

Are you looking for clever ways to keep your dog entertained at home during lockdown? To help dog owners, The Dog's Trust has shared eight fun ways to turn cardboard boxes and toilet roll tubes into DIY dog games – and they're incredibly easy for everyone to have a go at.
